I had family in town and wanted to take them to Morris Island. I contemplated a lot of companies, but am so glad I chose this one! Captain Gresh was very personable and incredibly knowledgeable-he's a 7th gen local, so he truly knows his stuff and has grown up on this water. Taking a private charter was a great experience. We ended up having the whole island to ourselves! Morris island itself is so wonderful, and we also saw dolphins, oyster beds, and blue crabs. Learning about the history of the island (as well as Gresh's connection to the island and family history) was really neat. We were worried about weather, but Gresh was very easy to stay in contact with throughout the morning before our tour. read more

Our concierge at the Courtyard by Marriott Historic District recommended a private tour that would knock our socks off to a beach that is only accessible at low tide and gets us as close was one can get on land to the historic Morris Island lighthouse. We met Gresh, the operator, at a dock outside of Charleston and he took us by motorboat through estuaries that were lined with live oyster beds and teeming with wildlife like brown pelicans and other birds. We actually saw a pod of bottle nosed dolphins playing near the boat! Spectacular. Gresh anchored off of the beach, which was prominently featured in the movie "Glory" as the battle site at which over 1000 black Union troops perished (and are buried there!). My kids and I walked the entire beach without encountering another soul on a brilliantly sunny and beautiful afternoon. We found lots of pretty shells and sand dollars to take home. Gresh was great - his family has been there for generations, he clearly loves the area and cares deeply for its environmental integrity and is a terrific tour guide. Do not miss this experience - we will remember it for the rest of our lives. It went all too quickly! read more

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Our tour with Gresh was absolutely soul feeding. First off Gresh being a multi-generation local of this area was so warm and compassionate. He made us feel right at home and welcome. We had watched the movie "Glory" like our guide had suggested and it was very moving to be there where it had all happened. It made my heart ache for the pain that so many suffered but I also was humbled by the sacrifices so many made. If only the beach and surf could talk to us, the stories they would share. We got to see dolphins, oysters in their own environment and collected shells that I will have forever that will always make my heart smile when I look at them. I had never been on a boat ride like that before and I was a bit nervous but it was exhilarating and I loved it!! Rain put a damper on our first trip out there, so Gresh made the offer to take us out the next day to complete our trip and that is what we did the next afternoon, and revisited dolphins, and got to see the lighthouse. Gresh was so respectful of this area, it was heartwarming to see and experience. LOVED IT ALL! read more

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We love Captain Gresh! Just went on our third trip with him, and it was great as always. He's a 5th generation local with a wealth of knowledge about local history and wildlife. Book a tour, you won't be disappointed! read more

Gresh, was beyond AWESOME! He was knowledgeable, friendly, patience, well spoken. He taught us of habitats of the Ocean, the history of Morris Island, and the light house! He also has strong roots that makes it so more intriguing and so fun! Then Morris Island has sooooo many sea shells and sharks teeth, star fish just a true great experience. Something that is so worth going again, when we go back! read more

Had a great morning with Gresh. It's a very nice relaxing time and a great way to feel all alone on a beautiful beach. Even saw the dolphins breech feeding. Thanks for a great time. read more

Captain Gresh is fantastic! What a great tour. He is a natural guide. Made sure we saw all the highlights - several upclose dolphin sightings, the island and the lighthouse, and shrimp. Great historical background about the area and the island. Made sure the 6yr old in the group was included and found shells and other artifacts. Stayed with us and provided highlights on Morris Island (saw other guides just stay with their boat). Very enjoyable and highly recommended. Made some great suggestions for meals on Folly too. read more

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We had an incredible day. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable about the sea life and local history. Highly recommend this fun trip,

We took a 2 hr tour with this Charter back in May (2011), Hands down finest boat tour we've been on. I'd echo everything Nikki K said in her review. Gresh (6th or 7th generation local?) made the tour - he and his son were fantastic guides, and my family (and my folks - 6 total) had a memorable evening tour. Trust me - If you want to really experience the intercoastal waterway, the ecosystems, the dolphins, the secluded beaches, Do not do a large tour on some big boat. do a small intimate one like Gresh's. yeah, you'll pay a little more, but it's well worth it. We stay on Kiawah when we visit, and this is exactly what we've been looking for for a number of years. we kind of got lucky and stumbled upon it. We'll likely do same tour when we return next yr. read more

I had a great time on this tour. Captain Gresh did a great job telling us the history of Morris Island and the light house. We saw tons of dolphins swimming everywhere. If you like finding shark teeth and other shells this is the tour for you. I would highly recommend this company!!! read more

Recently visited Folly Beach from Minnesota on vacation. My sister and law, niece, step sister, 2 children, and I boarded the boat with Gresh. It was the highlight of our entire vacation. Gresh took us out on the boat showing us oyster beds, dolphins, and other local marine life while explaining the history of the area. We docked the boat and explored the beach full of shells with the historic light house in the backdrop. He walked along with us for a bit helping us scour the beach for different shells we wanted. Bring your swimsuit with to take a dip when you are done exploring, All ages ranging from 3-33 really enjoyed the trip. If I visit Folly again, I will definitely be back for another tour. read more

Best part of our Charleston trip. Captain Gresh was the perfect guide and even helped us find some great shells on the island. Saw dolphins, loggerhead turtles and all kinds of other wildlife. This is a trip you have to experience yourself to understand just how truly awesome it is! read more

We took one of Captain Gresh's charters inJuly 2013. There were four of us for the two hour trip to the Morris Lighthouse. The captain took his time with us and gave us the full tour, telling us the history of the area. He was extremely knowledgeable. He explained what to look for while on the island, as well as where to look. Our view of the dolphins was also a highlight. I would strongly recommend visitors to the area to avail yourselves of this fun tour. read more

GREAT tour! After seeing this tour on TripAdvisor, our group of 4 thought we'd give it a go, and I am so glad we did! Captain Gresh was a great guide, knowledgeable about the history of Morris Island and the light house, and even helped us find artifacts to take home. I would HIGHLY recommend this charter and Captain Gresh. We will be back when it's warmer! read more

The best tour we took while in the Charleston area. Our family of 5 had the boat to ourselves and Capt. Gresh was both entertaining and informative. We saw LOTS of dolphins and had a close up look at oyster beds and local marine life. He even showed us how to throw a shrimp net and caught some! Then we went to Morris Island as he went over it's historical significance and his personal history with it- Really great! read more

What a great way to end our trip in Charleston. My wife and I were celebrating our honeymoon and thought Captain Gresh offered the perfect chance to spend some time on the water with our private charter to Morris Island. He was extremely professional, timely, and went out of his way to ensure we had a good time. He provided blankets because it was chilly, stopped to give us interesting facts about the local wildlife, and even shucked a few raw oysters for us to enjoy straight from the water. Awesome! As it was off season, we had the entire island to ourselves to explore, look for sea shells, and take pictures. Fantastic way to spend a romantic afternoon with the wifey. The price is reasonable as well, and costs just a few dollars more than those other companies taking you to Morris Island. But they squeeze you into a boat with a bunch of other strangers. For an extra $20, we were happy to set sail with Captain Gresh and have a nice, private trip out to the island to explore at our own pace. Highly recommended! read more